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Will Messi play at the 2026 World Cup? Former Argentina and Barcelona teammate shares blunt take

A former Argentina and Barcelona player has weighed in on the possibility of Lionel Messi playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi says MLS must loosen purse strings in order to grow

MLS’ salary cap rules are a staple of the league, but Messi says it limits the ability of the league to attract top talent.

MLS salaries 2025: Messi, Inter Miami top list while Son Heung-Min, LAFC rank No. 2

Los Angeles FC’s Son Heung-min is the second highest-paid player in Major League Soccer behind Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi.

Messi Wants MLS To Open Cup Purse Strings To Bring In More Stars

In a rare interview with NBC News, Lionel Messi wants to play in next year's World Cup and wants MLS teams to be allowed to ...

Major League Soccer salary list 2025: Lionel Messi, Heung-min Son lead the way in wages

Major League Soccer have released their salary list for the 2025 season and, as expected, Lionel Messi leads the way. Each ...

Lionel Messi Names Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Steph Curry Among Athletes He Admires

That Messi is playing so well in the latter portion of his career at 38 years old makes his admiration of Jordan, James and Curry all the more notable. Jordan won his sixth championship at 35 years ...